Social and Political Development in Post-Reform China

This book is a sociological study of how economic reforms started in the late 1970s have affected people's life in China. The book is based upon the author's recent research projects conducted in mainland China. The unique feature of this book is not only based upon qualitative analysis but also quantitative data, the integration of which can enhance readers' understanding of current social and political developments in post-Mao China. In particular, the book aims to depict a context and sociological framework for the analysis of the dynamic and interactive processes between economic, social, and political fronts.

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Offers a sociological study of the way in which economic reforms started in the late 1970s have affected people's lives in China, providing a context and a sociological framework for analysis of the dynamic and interactive processes between economic, social, and political fronts. Discussion encompasses social development and quality of life, state workers under the social market economy, and professional autonomy and private education.

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A sociological study of how economic reforms started in the late 1970s have affected social development and political change in mainland China.

Ka-ho Mok is Director of the Asia Pacific Social Development Research Center and Assistant Professor of the Department of Public and Social Administration, City University of Hong Kong.